EPA v. LKQ NEW ENGLAND - LEOMINSTER

Case summary

LKQ Northeast, Inc., the owner and operator of auto salvage yards throughout the country, has agreed to pay administrative penalties to settle allegations that it had violated the federal Clean Water Act storm water requirements at its Webster, Leominster, and Southwick, MA facilities. Under the February 9, 2021 agreements, LKQ will pay penalties of $129,425 (Webster facility), $83,000 (Leominster facility), and $81,000 (Southwick facility).

Defendants (1)

• LKQ New EnglandNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LKQ ABC AUTO PARTS - LEOMINSTER, MA

  1525 CENTRAL STREET, LEOMINSTER, MA, 01453-5935

  Registry ID: 110066919794

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LKQ NEW ENGLAND - LEOMINSTERentered 2021-02-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $83,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-02-09Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-02-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order